Students will learn simple actions that can be used for starting a Chinese class.
Actions included are: nod your head, circle your arms, step, run.... Read More...
Students will learn new words like jump, run, sit, stand etc., Use these flashcards to play games or copy characters.
Each flashcard includes a Chinese chara... Read More...
Download the TPR - Simple commands Ppt
Students will act out actions - stand, sit, look up, look down etc., The Ppt is great for beginning students. No Engli... Read More...
Setting up the language classroom
Make the language classroom a place where all languages and cultures are celebrated. For example, make a large poster, po... Read More...
Setting up the language classroom
Make the language classroom a place where all languages and cultures are celebrated. For example, make a large poster, po... Read More...
Provocations are an essential element in Inquiry-based learning.
A provocation can come in many different forms, but it is always intended to provoke thought... Read More...
This is one of my favorite English songs and now it's in Chinese.
Use this Ppt to introduce the easy sentences to even the youngest learner.
Learn the act... Read More...
What are provocations?
A provocation can come in many different forms, but it is always intended to provoke thoughts, ideas, and actions that can help to exp... Read More...
Driving Question: How can we use labels to promote empathy and diversity in our school?
Audience: The school community.
Learning Goals:
Students can ... Read More...
The song '5 Little Monkeys' jumping on the bed is a good song to teach important vocabulary.
Download these monkey heads and tape to craft sticks. Students c... Read More...
Young children need lots of activity when learning Chinese. The traditional sit down and drill methods do not work. I have started using a parachute in the Chin... Read More...
Students will watch this video and then write down what they notice about the actions of the children.
This will introduce students to the art of 功夫.
Down... Read More...
This Lesson Plan introduces students to the basics of Kung Fu.
The two questions students will explore are:
Where did Kung Fu come from?
What qualiti... Read More...
Use this Ppt to introduce students to the actions: run, jump, walk, and dance. Stop signs are also included to use with this activity.
Download Walk, Jump, R... Read More...
Making sure students understand the Chinese language can be challenging. With Elementary School students the easiest way to ensure understanding is to use props... Read More...
We will explore the TPR theory of language learning. (Total Physical Response) Total Physical Response encourages students to be active and demonstrate their co... Read More...
Hang in there!
You are half way through the school year and it's been a battle. Some students continue to disrupt the class, others call out, and even some s... Read More...
